Consumer Reviews

Nintendo 3DS - Cosmo Black

Rating: List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $249.99 Availability: Not yet released Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. With the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D without the need for special glasses. Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely. In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo hand-helds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly. Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game "Face Raiders" asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or rock out while listening to their MP3 or AAC music files.

Details

• Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses
• Play 3D games, take 3D pictures, and watch 3D videos with Nintendo 3DS
• Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass™ and StreetPass™, giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS users
• Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in software such as Face Raiders™, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker™ application
• The 3D depth slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see

Nintendo 3DS - Aqua Blue

Rating: List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $249.99 Availability: Not yet released Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

The company that changed the world of video games with touch-screen gaming in 2004 and motion-controlled gaming in 2006 now pioneers the next dimensional shift. With the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D without the need for special glasses. Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely. In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo hand-helds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly. Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game "Face Raiders" asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or rock out while listening to their MP3 or AAC music files.

Details

• Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses
• Play 3D games, take 3D pictures, and watch 3D videos with Nintendo 3DS
• Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass™ and StreetPass™, giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS users
• Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in software such as Face Raiders™, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker™ application
• The 3D depth slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see

PlayStation 3 320GB System with PlayStation Move Bundle

Rating: List Price: $399.99 Sale Price: $397.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Blu-ray gaming and movies all playable in stunning high definition, the ability to download games, movies and more from the PlayStation Network, built-in Wi-Fi, Internet browser and hard drive, and now PlayStation Move, the PlayStation 3 can be enjoyed by every member of your family.

Move into the most immersive gaming experience ever with PlayStation Move and the PlayStation 3 system. The PlayStation Move pairs with the PlayStation Eye camera to provide the world's most accurate motion gaming experience. So whether you're hitting a home run, taking a long-distance sniper shot or tapping in a 3-foot putt, your every move is translated into the game with complete precision. It's the world's most immersive gaming experience ever, and it's only possible on the PlayStation 3 system.

The PlayStation 3 Move console bundle includes the building blocks of the PlayStation Move motion-controlled gaming system, the Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye Camera. Equipped with a three axis gyroscope, a three axis accelerometer and terrestrial magnetic field sensor, during game play the PlayStation Move motion controller tracks the precise movements and the angle of the controller, while the PlayStation Eye camera, aimed at your direction, allows the PS3 system to detect the absolute position of the controller in 3D space. Together this facilitates the highly sensitive movement tracking and intuitive game play that projects you on-screen and provides realistic and responsive movement and actions in game. The PlayStation Move motion controller also features the familiar PlayStation controller button orientation, for seamless play from the very first use.

Enjoy immersive 3D games with your PS3 system on your 3DTV Stream music and movies from your PS3 system to your PSP system In the box - PlayStation 3 system DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller PlayStation Move motion controller (wireless) P

Details

• The PlayStation Move places you in the game through ultra-sensory precision.
• PlayStation Move gaming is accessible and characters are easy to control
• Challenge friends online, download games, movies, and more, with PlayStation Network
• Watch high-definition movies via the included Blu-ray player
• Enjoy immersive 3D games with your PS3 system on your 3DTV

PlayStation 2 Console Slim - Black

Rating: List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $96.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of PlayStation 2 (SCPH-50000), the internal design architecture of PlayStation 2 (SCPH-70000 CB series) has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight form. Internal volume has been reduced by 75 percent, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.Equipped with an integrated Ethernet port for network gaming, the new PlayStation 2 sets new standards in the fusion of design and functionality.

Details

• DVD playback
• Digital surround sound
• 2 memory card slots
• Equipped with an integrated Ethernet port & modem port, for online play
• Ultra-slim 2.8 cm design, with half the weight of the original PS2 -- it's about the size & weight of a hardcover book, making it easy to carry & enjoy games and DVDs

PlayStation 3 250 GB

Rating: List Price: $349.99 Sale Price: $375.00 Availability: unspecified

Product Description

PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond. The current production model features a highly integrated chipset. Despite having gone through numerous hardware revisions, the technological core of PlayStation's architecture remains unchanged.

Details

• 250GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos
• High-Definition Blu-ray player for the best movie experience
• Free PlayStation Network membership
• Plays DVDs and CDs
• Internet ready with built-in Wi-Fi

Xbox 360 Arcade

Rating: List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Xbox 360 Arcade console is everything needed for every member of your family to begin exploring the gaming and entertainment possibilities offered through Xbox 360, including family settings that allow parents to restrict game access for younger players. The Xbox 360 Arcade console comes with a wireless controller and 256MB of internal memory. It also features an HDMI output, so you can experience games, movies in the highest definition possible, up to 1080p (HDMI cable sold separately), and support for digital sound. Everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. Everything you Need to Get Your Game On The Xbox 360 Arcade entertainment system is an affordable option, providing everything players need to get their game on and experience the best in digital entertainment right out of the box. The Xbox 360 Arcade system includes: Xbox 360 Arcade Console - Fun for one, fun for all, the Xbox 360 Arcade console brings family and friends together with games for any skill, style or talent. Plus, with game add-ons available like new songs and adventures, your fun goes on and on. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries. 256MB Storage - 256MB internal storage allows you to save games and store music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE.* Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable - Maximize your Xbox 360 picture quality on standard-definition televisions using this S-Video connection for a noticeable image improvement over traditional composite connectors. Play high-quality audio with the included stereo connection or use the optical audio port for digital sound. Free Xbox LIVE Access - Xbox 360 Arcade owners can connect to Xbox LIVE for free using the Xbox LIVE Silver subscription included with every console and their broadband Internet connection. Here players will find free game trials and have immediate access to HD movies and Game Add-ons like songs and characters (all sold separately), so the fun never ends. In addition, you get a free one-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. Xbox LIVE Gold offers the best in gaming and entertainment. Invite friends from all over to connect and play online multiplayer games or watch thousands of HD movies streamed instantly from Netflix.† Watch DVDs, listen to CDs and connect to Xbox LIVE for more entertainment and games. More About Xbox 360 The Xbox 360 Entertainment System Xbox 360 is entertainment well played. It’s about fun, connections, bringing friends together, no matter where they are. You’ll find the largest library‡ of games with something for every skill and style. You can play with friends across the street or around the world on Xbox LIVE and extend your favorite games with add-ons like new songs, levels, characters and more. Plus you’ll find thousands of HD movies and TV episodes available instantly from Netflix. It all adds up to the most bang for your entertainment buck. Jump in. Xbox LIVE Xbox LIVE is the online game and entertainment service exclusive to Xbox 360. Connect for free through your broadband Internet connection to your LIVE Silver subscription, provided to you just by means of owning a Xbox 360 console, and you’ll find game demos that allow you can try games before you decide the buy, as well as tons of free videos, trailers and more. Plus you’ll have access to game add-ons like new songs, maps and other downloadable content (DLC) to extend the life of your favorite games. What’s more, thousands of downloadable HD movies and TV episodes are available with the press of a button. Upgrade to Xbox LIVE Gold An upgrade to an Xbox LIVE Gold membership allows you to experience the best in gaming and entertainment. Raise the curtain on your own instant movie night with thousands of HD movies and TV episodes streamed instantly from Netflix. Invite friends all over the world to connect, cheer and play online multiplayer games.¶ And as a Gold member, you’ll enjoy exclusive Deals of the Week, special offers offered only to Xbox LIVE subscribers, that save you money and special sneak-peak game demos that give you early access to the newest and latest in gaming and overall digital entertainment. Games Xbox 360 redefines what games look like, sound like, feel like, and play like to engage you like never before. Every Xbox 360 title supports a minimum of 720p, and up to 1080p high definition resolution or 480p standard definition resolution, in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing so you enjoy smooth, movie-like graphics and multi-channel surround sound. Vibrant characters display depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic responses, immersing you in the experience. Digital Entertainment Amplify your music, photos, video, and TV. Watch progressive-scan DVD movies and share your digital pictures with friends. Xbox 360 can also instantly stream the digital media stored on your MP3 player, Media Center PC, or any Microsoft Windows XP 2005 Edition-based PC. Family Settings Xbox 360 has the most robust Family Settings available to help adults by allowing them to set the rating level of games and movies that can be played on the console, (allowing all members of the household to enjoy Xbox in a user-appropriate environment.) It also lets system owners set the online and offline game experiences of children by selecting whether they can play online and whom they play with. And the Family Timer feature helps adults regulate how long kids can play their Xbox 360. * Microsoft Points required to shop Xbox LIVE Marketplace for games, add-ons, and media content (sold separately). † Xbox LIVE Gold membership and Netflix unlimited membership (sold separately) required for Netflix instant streaming. See Netflix Terms of Use for details about Netflix service. ‡ "Largest library" based on next generation consoles. Additional storage (sold separately) may be needed for game saves, Xbox LIVE Arcade games, content downloads, personal file storage, and additional enhanced functionality. A hard drive is recommended for LIVE, and is required for some features. ¶ Xbox LIVE Gold required for online multiplayer. Xbox LIVE system requirements available at www.xbox.com/live. Hard drive recommended, and is required for some features.

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• A central hub in Xbox 360 for all your music, photos, video, TV, DVDs, CDs, digital pictures Media Center PC content and more.
• Everything that players need to get their game on with Xbox 360 including: a Xbox 360 Arcade console, a Xbox 360 wireless controller, 256MB of storage and Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable.
• Free Silver subscription to Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360's online gaming and digital entertainment portal.
• A one-month free trial subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold, where players can revel in the Xbox 360 community, download games and video, engage in online multiplayer gaming 24-hours a day, and much more.
• The ability to stream Netflix video on demand right from your Xbox 360 in seconds (requires a LIVE Gold subscription and a Netflix unlimited account).

Xbox 360 Core Console Video Game System

Rating: List Price: unavailable Sale Price: $298.75 Availability: unspecified

Product Description

Play the most compelling games. Watch DVD movies. Enjoy digital music, photos, and videos in an integrated entertainment system. Xbox 360 also opens the door to incredible new high-definition entertainment. Experience Xbox 360 games in HD. Stream HD television and movies straight from your Windows Media Center Edition PC to your Xbox 360 Xbox 360 The Xbox 360 Core System is everything you need to hit the ground running. Plug in the console and the controller and you're playing. Then decide what extras you add and whenit's expandable to the full Xbox 360 experience. Includes Xbox 360 wired controller Includes Xbox 360 Composite AV Cables The console itself, which not only plays games in high definition (HD) with 720p/1080i output and full surround sound, but can stream digital photos and music from your Windows XP or Windows Media Center Edition 2005 PC With its built-in Ethernet port and a free level of the online service, Xbox 360 instantly connects you to Xbox Live. Every Xbox 360 owner is a Silver subscriberjust plug the Ethernet cable into your existing broadband connection and join a global community of more than two million members. Set up a Gamer Profile, visit the Xbox Live Marketplace, even send voice messagesand that's just the beginning. Upgrade to Xbox Live Gold service and experience multiplayer games and tournaments, intelligent matchmaking, voice communication via the Xbox 360 Headset, and much more. Xbox Live Games. Entertainment. Community. Information. Innovation. The best just got better. Enter a world where gamers across the globe come to play anyone and everyone, anytime anywhere. Xbox Live is the next evolution, the future of gaming and entertainment. Plug your Xbox 360 into your broadband connection, and you're on. Always. Build your profile, your gamer card. Show your face or don't. Talk to friends across the globe through voice or video.

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• Xbox 360 Core Console Video Game System

PlayStation 3 120 GB

Rating: List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $299.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond. The current production model features a highly integrated chipset. Despite having gone through numerous hardware revisions, the technological core of PlayStation's architecture remains unchanged.

Details

• HDMI + Bravia Sync functionality that provides both 1080p output resolution, and instant in-synch connectivity between your PS3 and other Sony HDMI enabled products without the use of multiple remote controls.
• A new 33% slimmer, 36% lighter PlayStation 3 entertainment system that is also more energy efficient.
• Includes a Dualshock 3 wireless controller and a built-in 120GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and photos.
• Built-in Wi-Fi for connectivity anywhere and multiple media format compatibility, including Blu-ray for crystal clear video on High-Definition TVs, CD-ROM, DVD, and others.
• Free membership and access to all the events, as well as game, movie, TV and other media content available on the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Xbox 360 Elite Winter 2009 Lego Batman / Pure Bundle

Rating: List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $274.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Introducing Xbox 360 Elite, the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, and HDMI cable, all wrapped up with a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and all the other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Details

• Includes LEGO Batman: The Videogame and PURE
• 120GB hard drive
• Sleek black console with matching wireless controller and headset
• HD ready - with an HDMI port (HDMI cable sold separately)
• Ethernet cable

Wii

Rating: List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $199.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

No description available.

Details

• Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay
• Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI
• Backwards compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and most peripherals
• Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service
• Wii Sports game included

Xbox 360 120GB Elite Spring 2010 Bundle

Rating: List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $292.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

Product Description

Introducing Xbox 360 Elite, the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, and HDMI cable, all wrapped up with a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and all the other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Details

• Three powerful core processors
• 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio
• Anti-aliasing for smooth textures
• Full surround sound
• DVD playback with upscaling capabilities

PlayStation 3 80 GB

Rating: List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $449.99 Availability: unspecified

Product Description

Includes PlayStation 3 80GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, free PlayStation Network membership, internet ready Wi-Fi, and 80GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos. Every PS3 comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality. Plus, the PS3 can play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs.

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• Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and free PlayStation Network membership
• Internet ready Wi-Fi
• 80 GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos
• Built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality
• Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs

Gamecube Console Platinum

Rating: List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.99 Availability: unspecified

Product Description

Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit is a not-quite-cubed 6 inches) aren't the only features that set it apart from the others.

For starters, Nintendo has quite clearly made this a game-only machine. It doesn't try to play your CD collection, run your movies, read your e-mail, or store your MP3 files. The company has concentrated its efforts on games. All the prelaunch titles we've seen play smoothly, with bright, fast graphics and great sound. Nintendo says its engineers have removed traditional bottlenecks that have, in the past, slowed down processing. New components designed by IBM and MoSys, as well as a large-capacity secondary memory cache, keep instructions moving through the system's microprocessor (MPU) at peak levels. In English: the GameCube is optimized to push speed up while pushing costs down; hence its position at the lower end of the price spectrum.

The GameCube is the first Nintendo video game system to use a disc-based medium rather than cartridges for its games. Moving the software to disc media generally means lower development costs for the publishers, which, in turn, trickles down to the consumer not only in price, but also in availability and quality, as it's then easier to try out untested game ideas (Pikmin, anyone?). While most other systems likewise have their games stored on discs, the GameCube's 3-inch format is smaller than everyone else's, and is so designed to fit in a shirt pocket as much as to deter would-be software pirates.

Of course, the main advantage of the GameCube is that it's the home field of one of the world's premier game designers: Nintendo. While powerhouses Electronic Arts and Sega make games for all systems (including this one), you can play Nintendo games only on a Nintendo system. And Nintendo, you might recall, has been hitting them out of the park since it started with Donkey Kong. In fact, here's a roll call of characters and series you won't find on the other consoles: Mario, Legend of Zelda, Perfect Dark, Metroid, Kirby, and, of course, Pokémon. A few names that the GameCube will share with the other guys: Madden, Tony Hawk, Sonic, Batman, and Star Wars.

The system also comes with four built-in controller ports, so you can easily plug in extra controllers and let friends join in for the multiplayer games--it's even got a built-in handle so you can easily move it to a friend's house. It comes with two memory card slots for saving your progress through games, and there's the capacity for future expansion into the world of online gaming.

In short, the GameCube isn't an all-in-one entertainment system, and neither is it the most powerful of the modern video game consoles. But for video game enthusiasts who want to stick with their favorite characters, its value cannot be beat. --Porter B. Hall

Unit Specifications

• MPU (Microprocessor Unit): 485 MHz custom IBM PowerPC Gekko
• Graphics Processor: 162 MHz custom ATI/Nintendo Flipper
• Texture-Read Bandwidth: 10.4 GB per second (peak)
• Main Memory Bandwidth: 2.6 GB per second (peak)
• Pixel Depth: 24-bit color, 24-bit Z buffer
• Sound Processor: 81 MHz custom Macronix 16-bit DSP
• Sound Performance: 64 simultaneous channels, ADPCM encoding
• Polygon Performance: 6 to 12 million polygons per second (peak)
• System Memory: 40 MB
• Main Memory: 24 MB MoSys 1T-SRAM
• Disc Drive: 128 ms CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) system
• Data Transfer Speed: 16 Mbps to 25 Mbps
• Media: 3-inch, 1.5 GB capacity disc
• Controller Ports: Four
• Memory Card Slots: Two
• Audio-Video Output: Analog and digital
• Dimensions: 4.3 by 5.9 by 6.3 inches (height by width by depth)

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• GameCube Platinum
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